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Chapter 1363 Tony: Someone stole my shares?

Tony returned to Stark Industries. His return not only meant a reversal of his personal destiny, but also heralded an unprecedented transformation for this world's top technology giant.

If Tony wants to realize his grand blueprint - a Stark Industries that focuses on new energy and completely breaks away from the constraints of traditional weapons manufacturing, he first needs to gain absolute controlling rights.

To drive corporate transformation, it is crucial to reduce conflicts of interest and obstacles among shareholders.

After all, a major decision like closing the weapons division will undoubtedly touch the sensitive nerves of shareholders who rely on the arms business for profits.

Tony acted swiftly and decisively.

Not only did he expose Obadiah's long-standing illegal activities, including financial fraud and illegal arms trafficking, he also made these scandals public through the media, which aroused widespread public attention and condemnation.

This series of operations not only weakened the influence of Obadiah and his supporters, but also further accelerated the decline in Stark Industries' stock price.

At the same time, Tony knows that in order to realize his great dream of clean energy and technological innovation, Stark Industries must be thoroughly reformed.

And that means reducing the number of shareholders who might be opposed to change.

Closing the weapons department was the first strong signal he sent to the outside world.

This news was like a bombshell, instantly causing an uproar in the stock market and the industry.

Stark Industries' stock price fell from the clouds to the bottom of the valley like a roller coaster.

Investors panicked and sold, fearing that the decision would lead to a sharp drop in the company's profits and even affect the survival of the business.

The shareholders on the board of directors were also in a panic. Many of them had accumulated huge wealth from Stark Industries' weapons manufacturing business.

Tony's move undoubtedly touched their sensitive nerves.

Some of them began to look for a way out privately, considering how to cash out before the company completely collapsed.

After Chang Wei saw the news that Tony announced the closure of the weapons department, he quickly gathered his men and developed a detailed acquisition plan.

In order to prevent his acquisition activities from being misunderstood as a simple rescue measure, Chang Wei particularly emphasized the importance of strategic acquisitions.

He asked the team to not only pay attention to Stark Industries' shares in the open market, but also actively contact those board members who hold larger shares and acquire their shares at a more favorable price through private negotiations.

To this end, Chang Wei even mobilized his extensive network of contacts in both the political and business circles to exert influence from multiple angles and accelerate the process.

At the same time, Chang Wei also dispatched a capable public relations team to start building momentum in the media, on the one hand exaggerating the difficulties faced by Stark Industries, and on the other hand emphasizing the steady development of Ares Industries and its accurate grasp of future technological trends.

This series of operations is aimed at creating an atmosphere of public opinion that "Ares Industries is the best alternative to Stark Industries", thereby reducing the resistance of Stark Industries shareholders and increasing their willingness to sell shares.

Under Chang Wei's careful planning, the acquisition of Ares Industries went very smoothly. Many shareholders who were originally pessimistic about the future of Stark Industries began to consider cashing out their shares and switching to Ares Industries, which seemed more reliable.

Some board members who had originally been on the sidelines about Tony's reforms began to waver under Chang Wei's lobbying. They worried that if they continued to stay in Stark Industries, they might face greater risks and uncertainties.

"Sir, the share recovery process has encountered unexpected obstacles."

Jarvis' voice suddenly sounded, interrupting Tony Stark's concentrating meditation on the new iron man suit.

Tony raised his head sharply when he heard this, revealing confusion and curiosity.

"What is the specific situation?"

There was a hint of urgency in Tony's tone. In the ups and downs of the business world, any tiny ripple could trigger a huge chain reaction, especially in this era of rapid technological change.

"According to our intelligence analysis, an anonymous investor has recently been aggressively purchasing shares of Stark Industries in the market and currently holds more than 10 percent of the shares."

Jarvis' voice came clearly into Tony's ears through the advanced audio system.

Tony's face suddenly changed when he heard this, and his body leaned forward involuntarily, almost jumping up from the workbench.

Ten percent of the shares is a significant number for any company, let alone an industry giant like Stark Industries.

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In the field of high technology, there are only a handful of companies that can stand shoulder to shoulder with Stark Industries. Oscorp relies on its breakthroughs in biotechnology and genetic engineering, while Hammer Industries relies on its deep foundation in mass production of military equipment and weapons. However, in terms of comprehensive strength and innovation capabilities, Stark Industries is undoubtedly in a leading position.

Stark Industries not only possesses enormous financial resources, enough to compete with several European countries, but also has an extremely complex internal structure.

As the founder and CEO of the company, Tony holds approximately 23% of the shares and is the company's largest shareholder. He is also the holder of many key patents, which cover a wide range of fields from energy technology to artificial intelligence and are the core competitiveness of Stark Industries.

These patents not only belong to Tony himself, but are also inherited from his father, Howard Stark. Therefore, Tony's position in the company is almost unshakable unless there is extreme market turmoil or legal disputes.

Obadiah Stane, the veteran who co-founded the company with Howard Stark, was once the second largest shareholder of Stark Industries, holding approximately 11% of the shares. He was also the company operator designated by Tony's father during his lifetime.

However, with Tony's return and the exposure of Obadiah's plot to usurp control of the company, Obadiah was eventually sent to prison and his shares were legally transferred to Tony, further consolidating Tony's position.

As for the distribution of the remaining shares, it is even more complicated.

Individual shareholders hold about 5% of the shares. Although these shares are dispersed, they may form a force that cannot be ignored under certain conditions.

Wall Street financial tycoons, such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, hold about 7% of Stark Industries' shares through a complex investment portfolio. Although they are not directly involved in the company's operations, they can influence stock prices and affect market confidence at critical moments.

The U.S. military, especially the Air Force and the Army, as long-term partners of Stark Industries, jointly hold approximately 10% of the shares. This share not only reflects the military's dependence on Stark Industries' technology, but also symbolizes the in-depth cooperation between the two parties.

(End of this chapter)